Matrix Android SDK2 security bypass | CVE-2022-39246
NAME
Matrix Android SDK2 security bypass
- Platforms Affected:
matrix.org Matrix Android SDK2 1.4.36 - Risk Level:
8.6 - Exploitability:
Unproven - Consequences:
Bypass Security
DESCRIPTION
Matrix Android SDK2 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the matrix-android-sdk2 implementing a too permissive key forwarding strategy on the receiving end. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform impersonation attack.
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Changed
- Access Vector: Network
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: None
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: None
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Refer to matrix-android-sdk2 GIT Repository for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-android-sdk2/security/advisories/GHSA-2pvj-p485-cp3m - Reference Link:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-39246
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